DENVER >> Colorado bankruptcy filings increased 8% in April, down from increases of 14% in March and 20% in January and February. The state recorded 846 bankruptcy filings during April, compared with 785 for the same period a year ago. Individual filings totaled 829, up from 774 in April 2024. Business filings totaled 17, up from 11 the prior year.

That’s according to a BizWest analysis of U.S. Bankruptcy Court data.

In the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado, filings decreased in Larimer County, with Boulder, Broomfield and Weld counties recording increases.

• Boulder County recorded 36 bankruptcy filings in April, up 38% from 26 the prior year. Boulder County recorded 26 bankruptcy filings in March 2025. Year-to-date filings total 101, up 20% from 84 for the same period last year.

• The City and County of Broomfield recorded 12 bankruptcy filings in April, up from 10 the prior year. Broomfield recorded six bankruptcy filings in March 2025. Year-to-date filings total 38, up 36% from 28 for the same period last year.

• Larimer County filings totaled 41 in April, down 23% from 53 the prior year. Larimer recorded 37 bankruptcy filings in March 2025. Year-to-date filings total 151, up 14% from 132 for the same period last year.

• Weld County bankruptcy filings totaled 69 in April, up 5% from 66 a year ago. Weld recorded 56 bankruptcy filings in March 2025. Year-to-date filings total 220, up 20% from 183 for the same period last year.

April filings included:

• ECS Brands Ltd. of Broomfield, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, April 11, listing assets of $2,459,715 and liabilities of $3,748,857. Case No. 25-12101-TBM, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Denver.

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